Steliko Lookout
Open — Open year-round. Accessible by 4WD vehicle mid-April to mid-November. Mid-November to mid-April, the final 1.5 miles are road-closed; access by foot, ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile only. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Minimum 2-night stay required on weekends.
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 10:35AM PDT until April 12 at 8:28PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and keep river levels near to slightly above minor flood levels. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM PDT Saturday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain near 20.5 feet through Sunday evening. The river is expected to begin to recede and fall below flood stage Sunday evening toward 20.3 feet early Monday morning. The river will remain near 20.3 feet through Monday afternoon. It will then recede further Monday night and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 05/12/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Built in 1947, Steliko Lookout is one of three remaining fire lookouts on the Entiat Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This L-4 cab sits atop a 10-foot tower at an elevation of 2,586 feet on Steliko Point, providing panoramic views of the Entiat Valley, Tyee Mountain, Stormy Mountain, and east to the Waterville Plateau. The lookout was actively used by Forest Service personnel until the 1990s and is still occasionally used during emergencies. The lookout is accessible via FS Road 5310, a narrow, steep 1.75-mile route with 945 feet of elevation gain. From mid-April to mid-November, the road can be navigated by SUV or four-wheel drive vehicles, though all-wheel or four-wheel drive is strongly recommended to limit road damage. During winter months (mid-November through mid-April), the final 1.5 miles of road are closed, requiring visitors to walk, ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile to reach the lookout. Snow accumulation can exceed 4 feet depending on the year. Recent upgrades have improved the facility, though conditions remain primitive and guests must be prepared with their own supplies. The surrounding area features open hillsides covered with balsam root and lupine in spring, excellent mule deer habitat, and access to nearby trails including the Steliko Ridge Trail. The area offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking, and exploring numerous forest roads.
Directions
From Entiat, travel 10.3 miles west on Entiat River Road (County Road 19). Turn right on Forest Road 5310, drive past the Forest Service buildings and continue 1.5 miles (use 4WD). Stay straight on 5310-110 at the junction and follow to the lookout.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $95 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| contact@tread-cw.com | |
| Phone | +1 (509) 784-4700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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